Turn to DAR PRO Solutions’ experts to properly dispose of used cooking oil

Cooking oil is a core element of any restaurant and commercial kitchen, and it must be properly disposed. The safest and most responsible way to dispose of used cooking oil (UCO) is by partnering with DAR PRO Solutions. With decades of expertise in UCO management, we help hundreds of thousands of restaurants across the country with top-tier UCO collection and recycling services. Our DAR PRO Solutions experts work with each of our restaurant partners to design advanced systems tailored for their unique kitchen size and needs.

Let’s look at the harm that can be caused when used cooking oil is not disposed of properly, instead of through a reputable service like DAR PRO Solutions. Here’s our expert advice:

Pouring used cooking oil down the drain.

This is a plumbing disaster waiting to happen. Grease will harden and stick to the side of pipes, which will eventually cause a blockage and other problems. Not only is it an expensive problem to fix, but also potentially a big mess to clean up. And what does make it down the drain will enter a city’s sewer system, which often results in bigger issues, included additional removal expenses and even fines.

Throwing used cooking oil in the trash.

This is just as bad for the environment as letting it go down the drain because it’ll eventually end up in a landfill or elsewhere and cause environmental issues. If it’s traced back to a restaurant or kitchen, local authorities can issue costly fines, and that’s in addition to potentially being on the hook for damage to the sewage pipe system.

Tossing used cooking oil outside.

Not only does this create a safety hazard for slips and falls, but grease will still eventually end up in the sewer system, causing a number of issues. The environmental harm is real. Sewer floods and backwashes can deposit garbage and raw sewage into surrounding areas, which is toxic to plants and wildlife.

The best way to properly dispose used cooking oil is through an automated used cooking oil container system from DAR PRO Solutions. Selecting the right container ensures oil is handled safely and reduces the potential for grease theft – a very real threat to the tune of $75 million each year in the U.S. This impacts bottom lines by impacting rebates and resulting in costly repairs of damage caused by thieves.

DAR PRO Solutions offers innovative technology to ensure a safe collection and recycling process, as our automated systems have proprietary anti-theft valves that ensure our service trucks are the only ones capable of picking up the used cooking oil. Our made-in-house used cooking oil containers also offer additional safety measures including sensors, alarms and emergency shut-off mechanisms to prevent accidents and theft.

Recycling is the safest and most eco-friendly way to dispose of UCO. The waste oil collected by DAR PRO Solutions is transferred to Darling Ingredients’ facilities for processing into a low-carbon feedstock for the production of renewable diesel, a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum that reduces carbon emissions by up to 80 percent, compared to fossil fuels. DAR PRO Solutions also provides customers with competitive, market-based rebates for collecting used cooking oil.

Trust DAR PRO Solutions for professional used cooking oil recycling solutions to commercial kitchens across America. Our methods and equipment are proven to be safe, efficient and the best way to prevent used cooking oil theft and spills. Reach out to a DAR PRO representative today and find out more about the benefits from our program. Call us 24/7/365 at 855-DAR-PRO1 (844-374-2540).